Training has commenced for artisans admitted into the 2026 Industrial Training Fund Skill Up Artisans, SUPA, Program, with participants reporting to their assigned training centers this October.
Some training centers started activities from October 12, 2026, while another group of admitted artisans has been instructed to resume from Monday, October 19, 2026.
The resumption follows the nationwide screening conducted by ITF in July for applicants shortlisted under the 2026 SUPA Further Training Program.
ITF said the screening was introduced to ensure that people admitted into the program were genuine practicing artisans who were ready to improve their skills. The Fund is targeting 200,000 artisans nationwide under the 2026 training cycle.
Who Is Resuming for SUPA Training?
The current resumption is for applicants who:
- Registered for the 2026 SUPA program
- Were shortlisted for screening
- Completed the screening exercise
- Received an admission offer
- Accepted the offer through their SUPA account
- Were assigned a training center and trade
Successful applicants can see their admission information through their SUPA dashboard.
Admission letters issued for the 2026 training contain the participant’s trade, assigned training center, commencement date and training period.
How to Check Your SUPA Admission and Training Center
Admitted participants should log in through the official SUPA portal: https://supa.itf.gov.ng
Use the phone number or email address and password used during registration.
After logging in:
- Open your trainee dashboard.
- Check your admission status.
- Open your admission letter.
- Confirm your assigned trade.
- Confirm your training center.
- Check the date written on your admission letter.
- Accept the admission offer if you have not already done so.
- Download and print the letter.
The official portal allows participants to track their training progress after admission.
SUPA 2026 Training Duration
Admission information issued for the current training cycle shows a 16 week training period.
For participants whose training started on October 12, the period runs from:
October 12, 2026 to January 30, 2027.
Participants starting under another center should use the dates shown on their own admission letter.
Regular attendance forms part of the training requirements.
Admission information issued to trainees sets a minimum attendance requirement of 90 percent.
Participants who repeatedly stay away from training risk losing benefits attached to the program.
How Much Is the SUPA 2026 Stipend?
The 2026 SUPA training package provides a ₦35,000 monthly stipend for participants during the training period.
The stipend is intended to support trainees with transport and participation expenses while attending their assigned training.
Payment is linked to participation and attendance.
The 2026 SUPA program information lists the training as free and provides the monthly ₦35,000 support for beneficiaries.
This means participants should take attendance seriously throughout the program rather than registering and staying away from the training center.
ITF Director General Dr. Afiz Ogun also confirmed during the 2026 screening that government stipends form part of the SUPA program, while explaining that the screening was designed to stop people who register only to collect government money without taking part in training.
What Programs Are Covered Under SUPA?
SUPA covers vocational, technical and technology skills needed in different parts of the Nigerian economy.
ITF states that the program provides Industry 4.0 compliant training across trades such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing and electrical work.
Training areas under SUPA include:
Building and Construction
Participants can receive training in areas including:
- Plumbing and pipe fitting
- Masonry
- Painting and decoration
- Tiling
- Electrical installation
- Welding and fabrication
- Carpentry and joinery
- Iron, steel and reinforcement work
- Scaffolding
- Roofing
- Plaster of Paris work
Fashion and Leather
Available trade areas include:
- Fashion and garment production
- Monogramming
- Leather apparel
Automotive
Training includes automobile mechanics and related automotive skills.
ICT and Digital Skills
SUPA also covers technology based training, including:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- GSM and phone repairs
- Other ICT related skills
Artificial Intelligence is included among the ICT training areas offered under SUPA partnerships, while SUPA certification exercises have also covered cybersecurity.
Hospitality
Training areas include:
- Culinary skills
- Waiter and service operations
- Front desk operations
- Housekeeping
- Floor supervision
The exact trade assigned to each participant appears on the individual’s admission letter.
Other Trades Covered by SUPA
SUPA certification has also covered more than 20 high demand technical and vocational trades.
ITF’s 2026 certification exercise in the Federal Capital Territory included:
- Fashion design
- Welding and fabrication
- Cybersecurity
- Automechanics
- Tiling
- Bricklaying
- Painting and decoration
- Electrical and electronics
- Carpentry
A total of 296 SUPA artisans in the FCT were scheduled for international certification across these and other trade areas.
What Participants Will Get From SUPA
SUPA is not limited to short term skills training.
ITF created the program to improve the professional standard of Nigerian artisans through training, certification and licensing.
The program provides:
- Practical skills upgrading
- Modern technical training
- Industry standard training
- Professional certification
- Licensing
- Access to professional networks
- Opportunities to improve employability
- Support toward business growth
ITF says SUPA also gives artisans access to essential tools, equipment and funds to help them expand their trades.
Equipment Support for Successful Artisans
ITF has also budgeted ₦3.6 billion under its Business Incubation Program to acquire equipment for successful artisans under SUPA.
The ITF Director General announced the funding during the 2026 screening exercise in Abuja.
The equipment support is designed to help successful artisans put their upgraded skills into practice and improve their businesses after training.
This equipment support is separate from the monthly training stipend.
Is SUPA Training Free?
Yes.
Registration and training under the program are free for selected beneficiaries.
The official SUPA registration platform does not charge applicants to create an account.
Admitted artisans should not pay anyone claiming they can:
- Secure admission
- Change a training center
- Activate a stipend
- Add a participant to the training list
- Guarantee certification
The official training process is handled through ITF and approved SUPA training centers.
What Admitted Artisans Should Take to Training
Participants reporting to their assigned center should take their printed SUPA admission letter.
The letter confirms the participant’s admission, assigned trade and training center.
Trainees should also take the identification or documents requested by their center during reporting and verification.
Do not report to a different training center simply because another participant is training there.
Your assigned center is the one shown in your admission information.
What Admitted Artisans Should Do Now
If you were admitted into SUPA 2026, complete these steps:
Check Your Dashboard
Visit:
Log in and check that your admission is still active.
Download Your Admission Letter
Keep both a digital and printed copy.
Confirm Your Training Center
Do not assume that your screening center is automatically your training center.
Use the center shown on your admission letter.
Check Your Resumption Date
Participants who were instructed to resume on October 19 should report to their assigned center from Monday.
Those whose letters show another date should follow the date stated on their admission.
Report With Your Admission Letter
Present the letter when requested during documentation.
Attend Training Regularly
The current admission conditions require at least 90 percent attendance.
Attendance is also connected to benefits under the training program.
Keep Your Phone and Email Active
ITF and training providers use the contact information on the SUPA account to communicate updates.
Check SMS, email and the SUPA dashboard regularly.
SUPA Support Contacts
Participants who have problems with admission, login, training centers or their SUPA account can contact the official support team.
Email: supasec@itf.gov.ng
SUPA Hotline 1: 0809 777 2103
SUPA Hotline 2: 0809 777 2104
SUPA Hotline 3: 0809 777 2105
SUPA Hotline 4: 0809 777 2106
SUPA Hotline 5: 0809 777 2108
SUPA Hotline 6: 0809 777 2109
These numbers are published on the official SUPA contact page.
ITF’s main website also lists dedicated SUPA helplines for participants.
Official SUPA Portal
The official portal is:
The platform is used for registration, admission, participant accounts and training progress.
The current 2026 training is for applicants who completed the required registration, screening and admission process.
Participants admitted for the current cycle should now focus on reporting to their assigned centers, maintaining the required attendance and completing the training necessary for SUPA certification.
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